State of emergency declared in Western New York as lake effect snowstorm hits hard

[Collection]Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in multiple Western New York counties due to severe lake effect snow. The affected areas include Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genessee, and Wyoming. The governor advises caution for travelers and highlights the severity of the storm, urging residents to take it seriously.